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Though you lose them early in life, your primary teeth, also called baby teeth, are essential in the development and placement of your permanent teeth. Primary teeth maintain the spaces where permanent teeth will erupt and help develop proper speech patterns that would otherwise be difficult; without maintenance of these spaces, crowding and misalignment can occur, resulting in more complicated treatment later. Baby teeth also are primers for teaching your child good oral care habits. It is important to take care of your child’s primary teeth. Even though primary teeth last only a few years, decay, cavities and infection can take its toll and may require expensive treatment to repair.
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Teeth are hard structures that are found in the upper and lower jaws that facilitate eating and speaking. There are several types of teeth, and they have different tasks. In humans, the front teeth are used for biting and the back teeth are used for chewing food. Teeth in the upper jaw work with teeth in the lower jaw to cut, tear and grind the food. Digestion begins in the mouth, and teeth are an essential part of this process. Teeth also help support the muscles in the face and support the shape of the face.
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Porcelain crowns were once used only to replace a damaged tooth. Today, they are used cosmetically to brighten a smile, fix an unwanted gap, or straighten an otherwise crooked smile. For some people, they can make a huge difference in quality of life. Being insecure about your teeth or your smile, can affect how you speak to people, causing you to appear lacking in confidence. This problem can prevent you from landing a potential job, or from finding a relationship. Porcelain crowns have given people a second chance.
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The dental implant represents the best option ever for missing teeth, even if you need to go through a more complex surgical procedure and even if they necessitate a loner healing time. Read below a few of the most important facts about dental implants that you should definitely know about. Read more »
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It often seems as if people who have fillings have them in their back teeth. Is that really true, or does it just appear that way? In this article, we’ll peek into the mouths of everyone from babies to seniors and try to figure out which teeth are most likely to decay and what the causes are. Then we’ll take a brief look at what you can do to keep your teeth well into old age. Read more »
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According to the American Dental Academy, you should take your child to see a dentist as soon as his or her first tooth appears or no later than their first birthday. There are several reasons to take young children to a family dentist including:
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The mere mention of a root canal therapy is enough to send some people into anxiety attacks; images of severely painful and excruciating dental procedures may come to mind, which may even lead to patients avoiding root canal therapy altogether – even if the treatment may be their only chance to save their teeth. Getting to know the complete truth about a number of root canal therapy myths will hopefully help you in deciding to get the root canal therapy you need – while you still have a chance to save your teeth.
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For some, the phrase “spring is in the air” is quite literal. When the winter snow melts and flowers bloom, pollen and other materials can wreak havoc on those suffering from seasonal allergies, usually causing a habit called “mouth breathing.” The physical, medical and social problems associated with mouth breathing are not recognized by most health care professionals, according to a study published in the January/February 2010 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Dentists typically request that their patients return every six months, which means that some people see their dentist more frequently than they see their physician. As a result, dentists may be the first to identify the symptoms of mouth breathing. And, because dentists understand the problems associated with mouth breathing, they can help prevent the adverse effects.
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Dry mouth is a common problem of reduced saliva flow in the oral cavity. Caused by many medications, certain diseases, and stress, dry mouth can lead to dental problems, including tooth decay and gum infection. Keeping the mouth moist and clean is vital to good oral health.
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Cosmetic and restorative dentistry is not a field dental patients are familiar with until they need a service like tooth bonding. Often referred to as a gateway to cosmetic dentistry, tooth bonding is easy to perform and cost effective. Unlike some restorative dentistry techniques, cosmetic tooth bonding does not require multiple visits to your cosmetic dentist.
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